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INDO-CANADIANS’ LEVEL OF INVOLVEMENT IN GANGS UNCHANGED, BUT NEW INITIATIVE TARGETING CRIME GROUPS MAY BRING ABOUT POSITIVE CHANGE

The arrests of members of the Sanghera crime group earlier this year and of members of their chief rival Manj crime group in August by Vancouver Police highlighted the fact that gang involvement is still a menace in South Asian society.

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VANCOUVER POLICE CONSTABLE ROGER RAI RECEIVES B.C. BORSTAL’S R.J. CANUEL AWARD FOR COMMUNITY CRIME PREVENTION EXCELLENCE

Vancouver Police Constable Roger Rai received this year’s prestigious “Chief Constable R.J. Canuel Award for Community Crime Prevention Excellence” presented by the British Columbia Borstal Association.

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#1. B.C. IS AN INTERNATIONAL DISCRACE!

#2. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER NEEDS TO GIVE HIS THICK SKULL A GOOD SHAKE!

#3. POLLS AND REALITY: CAN HARPER WIN A MAJORITY?

#4. ONE YEAR AGO:ELECTION WAS A COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME

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CHOICES THAT THE B.C. LIBERALS ARE MAKING ARE NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF BRITISH COLUMBIANS

Surrey residents are expressing concern about the B.C. Liberals’ lack of investment in accessible transit. Many of my constituents would like to take transit, but feel they have no viable options in the growing city.A growing city like Surrey requires access to safe, reliable transit. As Surrey continues to grow, we need our transit system to grow with us. Surrey City Council has been pressing the Provincial government for years to meet the demands of the community in Surrey. [Full Story]



#1. B.C. SIKH YOUTH GROUP ANNOUNCES SLATE FOR GURU NANAK SIKH TEMPLE ELECTION

#2. VANCOUVER’S KLM COUGARS GIRLS’ SOCCER TEAM ROCKS!

#3. AGRICULTURE MINISTER REFUSES TO ANSWER QUESTIONS REGARDING FAIR TREATMENT OF FOREIGN-TRAINED VETS

#4. WORLD SIKH ORGANIZATION WELCOMES 2010 OLYMPICS ACCOMMODATION POLICY

#5. INDO-CANADIAN TRUCK DRIVER ARRESTED WITH COCAINE WORTH U.S.$3-MILLION

#6. COMMONWEALTH GAMES CANADA ENCOURAGED BY DELHI 2010 ACTIONS

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THE ROAD TO 2010

In 2010, Vancouver and Whistler will play host to the 21st Olympic Winter Games, joining an exclusive group of world-class cities that have had the honour and privilege of being part of the storied history of the Olympic Games. While much attention will deservedly be paid to the athletes of today, and the prospects of tomorrow, it is worthwhile to take a moment to look back at the history that gives the Games their meaning. [Full Story]

WORKSAFEBC COLUMN

SPRAINS AND STRAINS ARE PREVENTABLE

Some of the tasks we perform at work — such as lifting, reaching, and repeating the same movements — can strain our bodies. In some situations these tasks can result in an injury to our necks, shoulders, arms, wrists, legs, and backs. [Full Story]

#1. PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN HARPER’S DIWALI GREETINGS

#2. FEDERAL LIBERAL LEADER MICHAEL IGNATIEFF’S DIWALI WISHES

#3. FEDERAL NDP LEADER JACK LAYTON’S DIWALI GREETINGS

#4. PREMIER’S STATEMENT IN CELEBRATION OF DIWALI

#5. DIWALI GREETINGS FROM SURREY RCMP

#6. DIWALI: SURREY SCHOOLS LIGHT CANDLES FOR B.C.’S KIDS

#7. PRIME MINISTER HARPER ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR SOUTH SHORE TRADE AREA

#8. MICHAEL IGNATIEFF’S VISION FOR CLEANER, MORE PROSPEROUS CANADA

#9. FEDERAL NDP: HARPER CONSERVATIVE’S FINGERPRINTS ARE ALL OVER HST

#10. “LANGUAGE TRAINING VOUCHERS" TO HELP NEWCOMERS SUCCEED

#11. KENNEY PROPOSES IMPROVEMENTS TO TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKER PROGRAM

#12. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES 2009-2010 RACISM. STOP IT! NATIONAL VIDEO COMPETITION

#13. WORLD SIKH ORGANIZATION OF CANADA HIRES FULL TIME LEGAL COUNSEL

#14. CANADA CONDEMNS ATTACKS IN PAKISTAN

#15. POLICE AND CANADIAN FORCES TO CONDUCT SECURITY EXERCISES FOR WINTER GAMES

#16. SECOND PHASE OF VANCOUVER 2010 INTEGRATED TRANSPORTATION PLAN RELEASED

#17. RCMP JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY: STUDENTS ENJOY COMMUNITY EVENT FACILITATED BY ‘LOCAL HEROES’

#18. VANCOUVER CAB DRIVER ASSAULTED AND ROBBED

#19. REGISTRAR WARNS MOTOR VEHICLE CONSUMERS TO WATCH FOR HIDDEN FEES

#20. RICHMOND RCMP ISSUES LOTTERY SCAM WARNING

#21. PRIVACY COMMISSIONER RELEASES REPORT ON ICBC JURY-CHECKING

#22. HST: TRANSITION RULES GIVE CLARITY TO BUSINESSES, CONSUMERS

#23. RICHMOND OLYMPIC OVAL BESTS BIRD’S NEST

#24. TASK FORCE PRESENTS DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS AIRPORT NOISE

#25. FEDERAL LIBERALS SLAM CONSERVATIVES FOR ‘REWARDING’ SPOUSES OF PARTY MEMBERS

#26. FEDERAL LIBERALS TO FILE 47 COMPLAINTS OVER PARTISAN CHEQUE PRESENTATIONS

#27. RESPECTFUL TALK ABOUT “HONOUR” KILLINGS DESPERATELY NEEDED

#28. GOVERNMENT OBSTRUCTING PROBE ON AFGHAN PRISONER ABUSE ALLEGATIONS, SAY FEDERAL LIBERALS

#29. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS STRENGTHEN BCIT

#30. SFU ONE OF 11 UNIVERSITIES CHOSEN FOR DELIVERING ‘OFFICIAL’ LANGUAGE TRAINING

#31. LOCAL ACTIVISTS TO MARK INTERNATIONAL DAY TO ERADICATE POVERTY

#32. FUNDING FUELS CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE

#33. DISARMAMENT SUPPORTERS MEET U.N. SECRETARY GENERAL

#34. IT’S CO-OP WEEK 2009!

#36. CANADA – B.C. PARTNERSHIP FOR SOCIAL HOUSING RENOVATIONS

#37. BRITISH COLUMBIA’S SHERIFFS MARK 35 YEARS OF SERVICE

#38. OMBUDSMAN'S OFFICE HELPS MORE PEOPLE IN 2008/09

#39. GIBSONS IN B.C. NAMED WORLD’S MOST LIVEABLE COMMUNITY BY U.N.-ENDORSED LIVCOM AWARDS

#40. FEDERAL FUNDING EQUIPS NEW SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY BUILDING

#41. 2009 CRUISE PASSENGER NUMBERS BUCK TOURISM TREND

#42. NEW ROYAL BC MUSEUM EXHIBITION CELEBRATES SCOTTISH SILVER

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